It was quite hard to break up, I only got the 25g sample so, in an effort to break up a small piece, I had to avoid stabbing myself. ^^ Much easier to break up big cakes hehe. The dry leaf aroma and dark liquor was earthy, a little sweetness. I’m put off by strong leather, and I didn’t detect any of that.
The early infusions were mild, earthy, tasty, light. It became rich and full-bodied once the leaves opened up. Even though it was hard as a rock, it opened up pretty early. By the third infusion, it starting having a maple syrup taste, a pancake taste. I suppose they named it spot on. :) I can taste burnt sugar, caramel, more sweetness but not sickening sweetness. On the 5th infusion, I got a lot of walnuts. It was like a walnut pancake. I don’t normally like walnut but this is really good. It’s a very clean, no strong fermentation notes type of shu. Daily drinker due to price but the taste, to me, is better than many I’ve tried.
Yixing gaiwan, 6g, 110ml, boiling water, rinse: 5s, 10s, 15s, 20s, 25, 30s, 40s, 50s… Etc. (Still going)
Flavors: Earth, Fruity, Honey, Maple Syrup, Nuts, Pancake Syrup, Walnut
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This one was my first pu-erh in compressed form and I thought it is so great even for beginners.
Martin, I agree with you. Maybe that’s why I liked it so much because I’m pretty new to pu-erh. I liked that it was very clean hehe. I really really liked this one. :D
Martin, I’m going to buy a cake of this 2017 version. Have you tried the 2018 yet? I was wondering how that compares.
Kawaii433: I had just a sample of 2017 version, so I can´t say anything about 2018 one. I am considering a cake too, but it is bit overboard for me. It is kind of bummer; but hopefully soon I will order it.
hehe ah ok :) Thanks for the response. I saw a couple of reviews on the 2018 but taste is so subjective so I will get a 25g of that and compare it. :D
Kawaii433: you are welcome. I want to make some tea order almost anywhere – checking FF Darjeelings right now, but can´t find any :D (with good price tag for me)
hehe You got the tea bug bad, Martin. :) I bet most here can relate though. ^^ I know I can!
This one was my first pu-erh in compressed form and I thought it is so great even for beginners.
Martin, I agree with you. Maybe that’s why I liked it so much because I’m pretty new to pu-erh. I liked that it was very clean hehe. I really really liked this one. :D
Martin, I’m going to buy a cake of this 2017 version. Have you tried the 2018 yet? I was wondering how that compares.
Kawaii433: I had just a sample of 2017 version, so I can´t say anything about 2018 one. I am considering a cake too, but it is bit overboard for me. It is kind of bummer; but hopefully soon I will order it.
hehe ah ok :) Thanks for the response. I saw a couple of reviews on the 2018 but taste is so subjective so I will get a 25g of that and compare it. :D
Kawaii433: you are welcome. I want to make some tea order almost anywhere – checking FF Darjeelings right now, but can´t find any :D (with good price tag for me)
hehe You got the tea bug bad, Martin. :) I bet most here can relate though. ^^ I know I can!